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August 7-10, 2012
NYSAFLT - Summer Institute
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
Theme: A K-16 Seamless Program: Inspiring our
Language Learners
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Welcome Marcela!
Marcela Summerville,
Philadelphia, PA, will be serving as interim National
Networking Coordinator until November. The Networking
Coordinator works with state and regional
representatives across the country to assess needs,
facilitate collaborative planning, and share
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2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation: November
7-15, 2012
The College Board and Hanban (Hanban/Confucius
Institute Headquarters) are pleased to announce the 2012
Chinese Bridge Delegation, a one-week education trip
hosted by Hanban and designed to help education leaders
start and expand Chinese language and culture programs
and to facilitate ongoing China-related research and
exchanges. The program includes school and university
visits, cultural activities, and educational workshops.
Delegates will experience China firsthand by spending
time in Beijing and one other regional city. Travel
dates: November 7–15, 2012. The priority application
deadline is June 15, 2012. Learn more and apply at:
www.collegeboard.org/chinesebridge
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Language Testimony on the Hill: May 21, 2012
Thirteen witnesses testified about the need for
foreign language speakers in the military and other
parts of government, and the potential implications for
national security. Several of the speakers mentioned the
need to begin learning a language early.
Paula Patrick, Past President of NNELL
testified that “we now have ample research that proves
what all other countries have known for a long time. We
must start language learning at an early age when the
brain is most receptive to language acquisition.” Dr.
Dan Davidson, President of American Councils for
International Education stated “I cannot emphasize
enough the critical importance of developing a pipeline
of young students who begin foreign language instruction
at an early age.” To watch their statements, go to
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306148-1 |
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Online Methods in Elementary School World
Language Instruction, Iowa State University July 11 –
August 3, 2012
Planning, implementation, and assessment of
standards-based, student-centered, and thematic
instruction in the elementary classroom. Special
emphasis on students' communicative skills, cultural
knowledge, and content learning. Non-major graduate
credit. 3 credits; Prerequisite(s): 25 credits in a
world language. For more information visit:
http://courses.elo.iastate.edu/wlc/486/XW/overview
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The Nominations Committee is now accepting
nominations for the offices of Vice President
and Treasurer. (Send the name of the nominee, a resume,
and two letters of recommendation to
ppatrick@nnell.org). The committee will select two
nominees per office for the ballot. Voting will take
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The Awards Committee is now accepting
nominations for the annual NNELL Award for Outstanding
Support of Early Second Language Learning. The
NNELL Award will be presented to an individual or
individuals at the 2012 ACTFL Convention in
Philadelphia. For more information visit the
NNELL website.
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